Custodial Crew Leader

City of Wildwood•Wildwood, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Crew Leader is a working supervisor that assists in scheduling and managing the custodial crew by assigning duties and instructing new workers in the proper use of equipment and materials, to achieve a high level of cleanliness. This role involves determining the proper distribution of employees and materials for a particular day’s cleaning program by inspecting assigned building(s) to ensure an adequate cleaning job is completed. The leader gives general supervision by assigning tasks and reviewing the work of the custodial crew, and assists in training new crew members in the proper use of equipment and materials through demonstration and suggestion to ensure proper application of chemicals and minimum breakdown of equipment. The position ensures that work standards are being adhered to by inspecting assigned work areas and completing inspection reports for review by supervisor, and maintains time sheets for individual crew members. Additionally, the Custodial Crew Leader maintains adequate stock of supplies by ordering as necessary within a pre-established budget guideline and fosters positive public relations with departments by responding to specific cleaning requests. The role also includes performing various cleaning tasks such as changing light bulbs, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, shampooing, steam cleaning, stripping, waxing, polishing, buffing floors, carpets, and furniture, dumping ash cans and garbage, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, cleaning spills, and washing windows, walls, metal, and woodwork. Minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs, such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical work, are also part of the duties. The Custodial Crew Leader inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools, opens and closes facilities, and may inspect facilities before and after each use. Record keeping of work completed and maintaining current skills in proper and safe techniques of building maintenance are essential. The role may involve moving and setting up furniture, serving on employee committees, and performing other assigned duties as requested.

Requirements

At least four (4) years of experience as a custodian is preferred.
Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish effective working relationships.
Florida Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment, unless temporarily by the City Manager

Responsibilities

Determines the proper distribution of employees and materials for a particular day’s cleaning program by inspecting assigned building(s) to ensure an adequate cleaning job is completed.
Gives general supervision by assigning tasks and reviewing work of the custodial crew.
Assists in training new crew members in the proper use of equipment and materials by demonstration and suggestion to ensure proper application of chemicals and minimum breakdown of equipment.
Ensures that work standards are being adhered to by inspecting assigned work areas and completing inspection reports for review by supervisor.
Maintains time sheets for individual crew members.
Maintains adequate stock of supplies by ordering as necessary within a pre-established budget guideline.
Maintains positive public relations with departments by responding to specific cleaning requests.
Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets, and furniture, etc.
Dumps ash cans and garbage and reline cans with liners.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks.
Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed, and may inspect facilities before and after each use.
Provides record of use to superior.
Keeps records of work completed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
Moves and sets up furniture, chairs, tables, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.
May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
May be temporarily assigned to other Parks and Recreation duties by the Director as needed.
All other tasks as requested